BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 24 October 2018

Schedule

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—1. Abbotsville
  1/4With human spare-part surgery the norm, a marketing expert visits cloning HQ.
2. 00:30
  My Life in Five Songs—Series 4, Kate Rusby
  Folk singer Kate Rusby chats to Phil Cunningham and chooses her favourite songs.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 6. The Problem of Thor Bridge
  6/7The sleuth probes the death of a magnate's wife and an accused governess.
4. 01:30
  Gershwin's Horns
  Rainer Hersch explores unusual instruments used by composers.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Temporary Gentleman, Episode 2
  2/10Mai invites Jack home to Grattan House to meet her father.
6. 02:15
  The Global Gap—Series 2: Turkey, Business Women
  2/5Leading Turkish businesswoman Nur Ger talks to CEO Anne Walker MBE.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Bronte - Shirley, Caroline Goes Visiting
  2/10Caroline Helstone is in love with Robert Moore, but will he ever be hers.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Short - Mitterrand, Episode 2
  2/5Francois, the son of a station master, became fascinated with politics.
9. 03:00
  The Great Scott—Series 3, The Antiquary
  2/3Richard Wilson stars as The Antiquary - a man who hordes secrets as well as treasures.
10. 04:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 7, Queen's University Belfast
  2/6Students from Queen's University Belfast take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
11. 04:30
  Gossip from the Garden Pond—The Water Boatman and Great Diving Beetle
  2/3The Water Boatman and Great Diving Beetle reveal the truth about life between the ripples.
12. 05:00
  Second Thoughts—Series 2, Love and Hisses
  7/8Faith is worrying about money. Stars Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam.
13. 05:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 5, A Tale of Two Sillies
  2/6Henry and Vera are on a lecture tour of the USA.
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 7. The Priory School
  7/7Holmes and Watson investigate a case of a missing schoolboy. From 1962.
2. 06:30
  The Carl Rosa Opera
  The story of a British musical institution that took grand opera to the provinces.
3. 07:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Are Sheila and Tommy's memories up to tackling their memoirs?
4. 07:30
  Empire-ical Evidence—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/2Comedians Andy Zaltzman and Anuvab Pal explore Kolkata for the physical remains of empire.
5. 08:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Navigation By Computer
  8/19HMS Troutbridge sails into the technological age. Stars Leslie Phillips and Ronnie Barker.
6. 08:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 26/3/1959
  Kenneth Horne takes a trip to the pictures and Hornerama looks at TV.
7. 09:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Martin Young hosts the quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Sue Cook and Annabel Giles.
8. 09:30
  Simon's Bug—Episode 2
  2/4Busy monitoring phone calls, Simon is learning a lot about his family.
9. 10:00
  The Great Scott—Series 3, The Talisman
  3/3Originally set during the Third Crusade, this updates the action to a more modern crusade.
10. 11:00
  Shorts—Scottish Shorts, Red Bus, by Vicki Jarrett
  3/6A woman sworn off relationships finds her resolve tested to the limit.
11. 11:15
  Patrick Carroll - Evaristo's Epitaph
  The words on a Cornish tombstone reveal a story of friendship across the lines of slavery.
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Navigation By Computer
  8/19HMS Troutbridge sails into the technological age. Stars Leslie Phillips and Ronnie Barker.
2. 12:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 26/3/1959
  Kenneth Horne takes a trip to the pictures and Hornerama looks at TV.
3. 13:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 7. The Priory School
  7/7Holmes and Watson investigate a case of a missing schoolboy. From 1962.
4. 13:30
  The Carl Rosa Opera
  The story of a British musical institution that took grand opera to the provinces.
5. 14:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Temporary Gentleman, Episode 3
  3/10In Accra, Jack receives a surprising visit from the Ghana Police Force.
6. 14:15
  The Global Gap—Series 2: Turkey, Sports Teachers
  3/5Sports teachers from the UK and Turkey compare their experiences.
7. 14:30
  15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Bronte - Shirley, Good Works
  3/10Shirley questions Caroline after making a startling discovery.
8. 14:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Short - Mitterrand, Episode 3
  3/5Mitterrand kept his private life quiet for most of his career, but he had two families.
9. 15:00
  The Great Scott—Series 3, The Talisman
  3/3Originally set during the Third Crusade, this updates the action to a more modern crusade.
10. 16:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Martin Young hosts the quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Sue Cook and Annabel Giles.
11. 16:30
  Simon's Bug—Episode 2
  2/4Busy monitoring phone calls, Simon is learning a lot about his family.
12. 17:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Are Sheila and Tommy's memories up to tackling their memoirs?
13. 17:30
  Empire-ical Evidence—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/2Comedians Andy Zaltzman and Anuvab Pal explore Kolkata for the physical remains of empire.
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00
  Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—2. Lucy
  2/4Eleanor discovers Abbottsville's clones show human-like feelings.
2. 18:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Will Hay
  6/6Mark Radcliffe on the comedian known for his acting talents and his passion for astronomy.
3. 19:00
  The Navy Lark—Series 6, Navigation By Computer
  8/19HMS Troutbridge sails into the technological age. Stars Leslie Phillips and Ronnie Barker.
4. 19:30
  Beyond Our Ken—From 26/3/1959
  Kenneth Horne takes a trip to the pictures and Hornerama looks at TV.
5. 20:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 7. The Priory School
  7/7Holmes and Watson investigate a case of a missing schoolboy. From 1962.
6. 20:30
  The Carl Rosa Opera
  The story of a British musical institution that took grand opera to the provinces.
7. 21:00
  Shorts—Scottish Shorts, Red Bus, by Vicki Jarrett
  3/6A woman sworn off relationships finds her resolve tested to the limit.
8. 21:15
  Patrick Carroll - Evaristo's Epitaph
  The words on a Cornish tombstone reveal a story of friendship across the lines of slavery.
9. 22:00
  Empire-ical Evidence—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/2Comedians Andy Zaltzman and Anuvab Pal explore Kolkata for the physical remains of empire.
10. 22:30
  The Sofa of Time—Night of the Sexicle
  5/6Sexy assassin Morpheena is called in, while Milford and Parker grab a cab.
11. 23:00
  The In Crowd—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Memory issues and is Mary really Mary? Manchester sketch show.
12. 23:30
  Dan and Nick: The Wildebeest Years—Pundemonium!
  2/7Former Loose Ends alumni Dan Freedman and Nick Romero's very own comedy extravaganza.
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00
  Jefferson 37 by Jenny Stephens—2. Lucy
  2/4Eleanor discovers Abbottsville's clones show human-like feelings.
2. 00:30
  How Tickled Am I?—Series 2, Will Hay
  6/6Mark Radcliffe on the comedian known for his acting talents and his passion for astronomy.
3. 01:00
  Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes with Carleton Hobbs - Series 3, 7. The Priory School
  7/7Holmes and Watson investigate a case of a missing schoolboy. From 1962.
4. 01:30
  The Carl Rosa Opera
  The story of a British musical institution that took grand opera to the provinces.
5. 02:00
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Temporary Gentleman, Episode 3
  3/10In Accra, Jack receives a surprising visit from the Ghana Police Force.
6. 02:15
  The Global Gap—Series 2: Turkey, Sports Teachers
  3/5Sports teachers from the UK and Turkey compare their experiences.
7. 02:30
  15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Bronte - Shirley, Good Works
  3/10Shirley questions Caroline after making a startling discovery.
8. 02:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Short - Mitterrand, Episode 3
  3/5Mitterrand kept his private life quiet for most of his career, but he had two families.
9. 03:00
  The Great Scott—Series 3, The Talisman
  3/3Originally set during the Third Crusade, this updates the action to a more modern crusade.
10. 04:00
  Who Goes There?—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Martin Young hosts the quiz. With Francis Wheen, Fred Housego, Sue Cook and Annabel Giles.
11. 04:30
  Simon's Bug—Episode 2
  2/4Busy monitoring phone calls, Simon is learning a lot about his family.
12. 05:00
  Like They've Never Been Gone—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Are Sheila and Tommy's memories up to tackling their memoirs?
13. 05:30
  Empire-ical Evidence—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/2Comedians Andy Zaltzman and Anuvab Pal explore Kolkata for the physical remains of empire.

Thursday 25 October 2018